The sika deer (Cervus nippon), also known as the northern spotted deer or the Japanese deer, is a species of deer native to much of East Asia and introduced to other parts of the world.

Jun 15, 2024 · Yakushika is a subspecies of Sika deer, and is the smallest of them all. Males have three antlers when mature. Yakushika have short limbs compared to their body size.

Aug 1, 2017 · Nicknames: Yaku Sika, Sika Deer, Japanese Deer, Spotted Deer. Hometown: Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. About Yaku Sika: Has anxiety [because deer], A little more petite than its mainland relatives [Subspecies of Sika deer]. Can be found both in the woods and on the road, looking for friends.

The Yakushima deer are a sub-species of the mainland deer (Cervus nippon). The Yakushima deer are smaller than the mainland species. An adult weight ranges from 19 to 37 kg – compare this to the mainland deer which is 49 to 80 kg.

These are called Yaku-deer (Yakusika – ヤクシカ), and are a subspecies of the Japanese deer, that can only be found in Yakushima and Kuchinoerabu-jima.

Feb 16, 2025 · Yaku Deer – A native species adapted to the island’s dense forests. Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles – Nest on Nagata Inakahama Beach . Over 1,500 species of moss – Giving Yakushima its fairytale-like appearance.

Mar 28, 2024 · Sika are a medium-sized deer, with stags standing 70-95 cm at the shoulder and weighing 40-70 kg, while hinds are 50-70 cm tall and weigh 30-45 kg. The largest subspecies is the Manchurian sika of mainland Asia, with the smallest …

The Yaku deer with its lovely eyes and small size are a subspecies of the Japanese deer. Their distribution extends over a wide range on Yakushima and can be seen easily in the cedar forest at altitudes over 1,000 meters, along the coast, Seibu-rindo Forest Path and even near villages.

Dec 14, 2022 · Yaku sika deer (C.n. yakushimae) are a subspecies of Japanese sika deer and are endemic to Yakushima Island, which is located 70 km south of Kyushu, Japan (30°20'N, 131°30'E).

Aug 27, 2023 · Yaku sika (Cervus nippon yakushimae) are a subspecies of Sika deer endemic to Yakushima Island. They are relatively unafraid of humans, they haven’t been hunted on the island for over 50 years, allowing me to get fairly close to this young stag resting in dappled sunlight in a …